Christopher Dawson, President, 7 Brew | Photo credit: 7 Brew

US drive-thru coffee chain 7 Brew has appointed restaurant franchise industry executive Christopher Dawson as President, a newly created role reporting to CEO John Davidson. 
 

In a press release, Dawson called 7 Brew a ‘fast-growing powerhouse in the drive-thru beverage space’ and said in his new role he will support further outlet expansion and drive profitability for company-owned and franchised stores. 

Founded in 2017, Blackstone-backed 7 Brew was one of the fastest-growing coffee chains in the US last year, opening more than 160 net new stores over the last 12 months to reach 275 sites across 30 states. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the 7 Brew leadership team. I am confident that his hospitality expertise and impressive background in franchise development and operations will propel our company forward and further our mission of cultivating kindness,” CEO John Davidson said. 

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Dawson joins 7 Brew after just over a year as CEO of Louisiana-based restaurant chain Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Prior to that, he was a franchisee for CiCis Pizza, Director of New Unit Growth at Denny’s and Group President at automotive services firm Driven Brands.